Alix Earle Shares Anxiety Medication Experience Since Age 14

The TikTok star opened up about taking Lexapro and addressing the stigma around anxiety meds.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a recent YouTube vlog, influencer Alix Earle, 25, discussed her experience with anxiety medication, revealing that she has been taking Lexapro since she was 14 years old. Earle initially was reluctant to start prescription treatment but said she's had a "very good, pleasant experience" with the medication and emphasized that taking anxiety meds doesn't have to be a long-term commitment.

Why it matters

Earle's openness about her mental health journey and use of anxiety medication aims to destigmatize the topic and encourage others to seek help if needed. Her story highlights the reality that many young people, including influencers, struggle with mental health issues and may benefit from professional treatment.

The details

In the vlog, Earle answered a question from a viewer dealing with anxiety that wasn't relieved by therapy, journaling, and breathing techniques. Earle revealed that she's been taking Lexapro since age 14 and, while initially reluctant, has had a positive experience with minimal side effects. She emphasized that different medications work for different people and that taking anxiety meds doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment.

  • Alix Earle, 25, has been taking Lexapro since she was 14 years old.

The players

Alix Earle

A 25-year-old TikTok influencer and Dancing with the Stars finalist who has been open about her experience with anxiety medication.

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What they’re saying

“I was so reluctant to do it at first, and I was like, 'There's no way I don't need that.' But it really did help me.”

— Alix Earle (YouTube)

“There's just sometimes [a] chemical imbalance in your brain. So it's hard, even if you're doing these other things to make the anxiety better. Sometimes there's just like something off internally.”

— Alix Earle (YouTube)

“You can always get on medication, you can switch, you can get off of it. Just because you're doing it doesn't mean you have to commit to it for the rest of your life if you don't want to.”

— Alix Earle (YouTube)

The takeaway

Alix Earle's openness about her experience with anxiety medication since age 14 aims to destigmatize mental health treatment, particularly for young people, and encourage others to seek professional help if needed.